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Ongoing Beginner Sewing Classes at Comfort Quilts, starting July 10 , free for members, contact Rosemary waltrosemary@gmail.com or Diane diane.linker@verizon.net.

Register for next year!  **Member Registration Form**

Contact membership@northernstarquilters.com

Charity Check Presentation to Dulce Esperanza

Kudos to all the NSQG members who returned their raffle tickets and to Carolyn Langevin, the sponsor of Dulce Esperanza, our 2019 Charity. Kathy Brieger was delightfully surprised to receive the $3,925.00 donation for her organization at the Salad Supper.

Join Us!

Comfort Quilts summer meetings continue at B’nai Yisrael, 2 Banksville Rd, Armonk, with meetings every Wednesday through August between 9:30 and 3:30.  Arrive at your pleasure and stay as long as you like, bring your lunch to eat with us.  Newcomers always welcome.

Sunshine Star Cabins

All done!  Thanks to all who helped!

Coordinated by Pat Julian, pieced by NSQG members, and quilted by Angela Vertucci, proceeds to benefit New Dawn Family Resource Center.

View our Speakers and Workshops – to be assured of a workshop slot, sign up as soon as possible.

Contact programs@northernstarquilters.com

Start a piece for this year’s Quilt Challenge – 2020 What’s Your Vision?

The Special Events Chair is an appointed Board Member supervising the Boutiques, Challenge, Super Saturday and Trip Events.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend monthly Board meetings and report on the status of the Special Events Committees.
2. Appoint and monitor Event Coordinators to organize the Boutique(s), Challenge, Super Saturday and Trip(s) for the coming year. NOTE: These activities (except Boutique) currently have volunteers coordinating them so it’s a super simple job.
3. Ensure timely appropriate information is submitted for the Newsletter and for website updates.
4. Submit expense reports and provide procedural documentation for the next Chair.

Contact president@northernstarquilters.com.

– Contact news@northernstarquilters.com with your ad.

For Sale: HandiQuilter Avante with 12 foot frame for sale.  Gently used machine in excellent condition.  Cleaned and serviced within the last year. Many accessories included.  Price: $5700.
If interested, please contact diane.linker@verizon.net or 914-725-2350.

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For Sale: Sewing Machine – Lily 550 Viking Husqvarna with case and accessories.
Donated to and proceeds benefit NSQG, works well, $1,500 retail when new. Price: $200 or best offer ***
Contact news@northernstarquilters.com for further info.

Meeting Snack Schedule –  by Members Last Name

Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com

Mark your calendar for next year, May 2-3, 2020!

Click to Revisit some of this year’s beautiful quilts.

Contact quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com

Meeting Snack Schedule –  by Members Last Name

The June meeting brings the spectacular Salad Supper.  Our meeting begins at 6 pm!  This dinner provides a wonderful opportunity to socialize with guild friends and bring our formal activities to a close for the summer.  Each member is requested to bring a salad (with a serving utensil) to serve 6–8 people. Please include an ingredients card to display by the dish.  Plates, cutlery, drinks, and dessert will be supplied by Hospitality.

Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com

Ann Holmes

Ann Holmes

Take a look at some of our next year’s Speakers and Workshops – to be assured of a workshop slot, sign up as soon as possible.

Contact programs@northernstarquilters.com

The guild is still in need of a Special Events Chair.  If you like having our special events – Boutique, Challenge Quilts, Trips, and Super Saturday, please step up!

Contact president@northernstarquilters.com.

Thanks to all!  Mark your calendar for next year, May 2-3, 2020!

Click to Revisit some of this year’s beautiful quilts.

If interested in overseeing a show committee, contact quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com

If you haven’t already, please respond to our online Members’ Survey or pick up a copy at the sign-in table.

Contact membership@northernstarquilters.com
Click to print **Member Registration Form**

The May workshop has been cancelled due to insufficient signup.

Contact programs@northernstarquilters.com

Please wear your name tag as there will be a drawing for a chance to win a Fat Quarter (don’t we all need more fabric).

Contact Rosemary DePaola, membership@northernstarquilters.com       **Member Registration Form**

Snack Schedule –  by Members Last Name

Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com

Contact specialevents@northernstarquilters.com

Contact education@northernstarquilters.com

-Contact news@northernstarquilters.com with your ad.

Katie Pasquini Masopust Workshop – Ghost layers and Color Washes

Photos courtesy of Grace Zipprich

Katie Pasquini Masopust Workshop – Artful Log Cabins

Photos courtesy of Kathleen Mooney

Contact programs@northernstarquilters.com

Congratulations to all who participated in the Ruby Challenge. What a wonderful display of talent and imaginative use of the ruby fabric. Many thanks to April Russell for her great idea and leadership!

A few of the quilts…

Carol Auer

Rona Spar

Jennifer Kramer, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com
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Please wear your name tag as there will be a drawing for a chance to win a Fat Quarter (don’t we all need more fabric).

**Registration Form**

Contact Rosemary DePaola, membership@northernstarquilters.com
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Snack Schedule –  by Members Last Name –

Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com
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One member posting per year for quilt related offerings.
Contact news@northernstarquilters.com with your ad.
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Super Saturday Fabric Bowls taught by Mary Cannizzaro

—Thank you to all who shared their time and talents at the February meeting. The Demo Classes were interesting and informative.

Linda Finegan, education@northernstarquilters.com

Judging for the Ruby Challenge will happen at the March meeting.

Jennifer Kramer, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com
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Contact programs@northernstarquilters.com
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Snack Schedule –  Member Last Names N, O, P, Q

Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com
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**Registration Form**

When you sign in at the membership table please be sure to ask for the new members directory if you haven’t already done so.

Contact Rosemary DePaola, membership@northernstarquilters.com
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One member posting per year for quilt related offerings.
Contact news@northernstarquilters.com with your ad.
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All Ruby Challenge entries are due at the February Meeting.

A few submission reminders:
April Russell will be at the back of the cafeteria for the Quilt Challenge Collection!
– Make sure your name is on the back of the quilt.  If the quilt itself has a name, please include that as well.
– Make sure your quilt has a sleeve which is necessary for hanging at the show.
– Bring a wire hanger to be used for the March meeting display.
– Return any unused challenge fabric to be used for ribbons.
– If unable to attend the meeting or use the buddy system to turn in your quilt, please contact April Russell, kadidty@gmail.com.

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The Lancaster Trip  has been cancelled for this year!

We made the decision because of the very small number of members who signed up. Let’s hope that next year brings new enthusiasm for this wonderful trip.

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Member Demos at the February Meeting –

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Last minute Super Saturday questions?

Contact Pooa Bloomberg, supersaturday@northernstarquilters.com

Contact programs@northernstarquilters.com

Snacks by Member Last Names L and M

Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com

**Registration Form**

Contact Rosemary DePaola, membership@northernstarquilters.com

Contact Narci Medina, library@northernstarquilters.com

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One member posting per year for quilt related offerings.
Contact news@northernstarquilters.com with your ad.

 Some photos from Eleanor Levie’s talk at the December meeting, courtesy of Patrica Loquet.

Contact Helen May, programs@northernstarquilters.com

Members whose last names begin with H, I, J, and K:  Please bring a generous snack this month.  The Ugly Fabric Auction preview will begin around 6:30 so members will be ready to snack a bit early.  Thank you!

Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com

Signups continue:
– Super Saturday, February 16th – a selection of classes taught by the Guild’s own talented quilters.
– Lancaster Trip, March 29-30th  – a fun overnight fabric buying spree and quilt show with a fun busful of quilters.

Contact Jennifer Kramer, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com

Contact Rosemary DePaola, membership@northernstarquilters.com ***  Registration Form

Contact Narci Medina, library@northernstarquilters.com

***Members may have one personal posting per year for quilt related offerings – contact news@northernstarquilters.com with your ad before the first of the month ***
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ALL members are asked to bring a little snack to share for the December meeting.
Holiday raffle basket tickets will be $2 each.

Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com

December Workshop by Eleanor Levie – Cancelled

Contact Helen May, programs@northernstarquilters.com

Some exciting events to look forward to:

– Super Saturday, February 16th – a selection of classes taught by the Guild’s own talented quilters.
– Ruby Anniversary Challenge, February 19th – quilts to be turned in at the Guild meeting for display in March.
– Lancaster Trip, March 29-30th  – a fun overnight fabric buying spree and quilt show with a fun busful of quilters.

(Click on the italic links to go to the NSQG web page.)

Contact Jennifer Kramer, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com
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Winter Programs – Last chance to bring in your Ugly Fabric donations, please try to have them folded and tagged with yardage or size. The auction will be at the January meeting.

We still need a few more volunteers for  ‘Tips and Techniques’ for the February meeting so that we can have a really enjoyable and enriching meeting. Please send a message or speak to me at the December meeting. Thanks.

Rosemary DePaola, membership@northernstarquilters.com ***  Registration Form

The Holiday season can be stressful!! Therefore, remember how quilting helps us relax.
Here are four health benefits of quilting:

It lets you unplug from the modern world.
Playing with color and geometry is good for your brain.
The physical act of quilting relieves stress.
It provides a community for quilters.

Donations of books and magazines for the May Quilt show are being accepted. Remember to remove any identifying labels.

HELP!! Seeking volunteers to assist at the Guild Library. Hoping you can help out!! Let me know and sign up at the library table.
Contact Narci Medina, library@northernstarquilters.com

For information, contact quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com

November Workshop – Rayna Gilman

 No Strings Attached. 

Modern updates of an old favorite!

You’ll fall in love with these modern versions of the string quilt! Combine strips with negative space and be ready for a surprise or two! Your granny wouldn’t recognize these new versions of the classic string quilts!

Contact Helen May, programs@northernstarquilters.com

CQ Fat Quarter Bundles

Holiday Boutique – Come early (6pm) to buy some special treats for the holidays!
The Boutique will be located near the Guild library table outside the auditorium.

-Some of the offerings include vintage buttons, vintage handkerchiefs, textiles, quilting books and jeans bags.
– Comfort Quilts will have a fantastic selection of Fat Quarters at an unbeatable price, 2 for $1, as well as XMAS FQ’s and donated notions.

Remember to bring your checkbook so that you can sign up for the Lancaster Trip which is on March 29^th and 30^th.   Super Saturday is on February 16^th.  More details on both of these events will be presented at the meeting.

Keep working on your special anniversary Ruby Challenge due at the February meeting.

Contact Jennifer Kramer, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com
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Winter Programs – Keep looking for those Ugly Fabrics, and when handing them in, please have them folded and tagged with yardage | size.

We are looking for volunteers to teach at various tables for the “Tips and Techniques”  demo meeting in February. Please contact me if you would like to share an interesting or time saving idea that works for you.
I am also hoping to have a new table geared towards young adults that is  “Quilting for Beginners” to get a new generation involved.

TWO Hospitality requests:
1)  Members whose last  names begin with E, F, and G please bring snacks
2)  Please contribute to the annual Food Drive as you come into the meeting by bringing non-perishable foods, gifts cards, or monetary contributions.
Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com

Winner’s Choice – The many colorful and beautiful jelly roll quilts from the Comfort Quilts Summer Project were received with great enthusiasm by the Guild Members. Comfort Quilts was able to raise $315.00 for the Guild. The three winners are:

1st winner Elizabeth Cook — quilt made by Judy Gignesi
2nd winner Ashley Mackey — quilt made by Chris Roche
3rd winner Dee Plouffe – ——quilt made by Daisy Dodge

  Raffle Tickets – Tickets for the 2019 grand prize quilt, Jack’s Chain, will be available at the November Guild Meeting. Please pick up your Raffle Ticket Packet and support this year’s nominated charity La Dulce Esperanza, a summer camp for the children of migrant workers.

Click for Registration Form!
Rosemary DePaola, membership@northernstarquilters.com

The Guild Library will be open at the November meeting from 5:45 to 6:45pm.

Donations of books and magazines for the May Quilt show are being accepted. Remember to remove any identifying labels.

HELP!! Seeking volunteers to assist at the Guild Library. Hoping you can help out!! Let me know and sign up at the library table.
Contact Narci Medina, library@northernstarquilters.com

For information, contact quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com

For the October 17th workshop Carol Lynch will be teaching “Mini Mosaics”. The workshop will be $50 and the kit fee $20.  The kit contains assorted patterns plus the fabric cut and ready to go!

Contact Helen May, programs@northernstarquilters.com

 It’s that time of the year again!
Start cleaning out and getting rid of your UGLY FABRICS!
We will be collecting them at all of the meetings through December.
Contact Linda Finegan, education@northernstarquilters.com

Members with last names beginning with C and D please bring snacks to the October meeting.
(When you drop off your snack, be sure to pick up your free raffle ticket.)

 Roll Your Own – Every year, Comfort Quilts has a Summer Project. This year Carol Auer and Karen Carlson created jelly rolls of our favorite colors to be transformed into beautiful quilts. At our October meeting you may be one of the lucky members who gets to select from the many quilts created as part of the “Roll Your Own Project” by taking a chance on the Winner’s Choice Raffle. Winners can select as their prize any of the quilts that are exhibited on the wall in the cafeteria . The more tickets that are sold the more quilts will be raffled. Proceeds go to support the Guild and its activities. Raffle tickets will be 1 for $1 or 10 for $5.

Comfort Quilts – Last guild year 295 quilts were distributed to give comfort to those in need. Sixty-five quilts have been distributed this year as of September 25, 2018. This is possible thanks to the helping hands of so many of our members.

2020 Charity Quilt –  Remember to return the log cabin blocks at the October meeting.

althea s. nolan charitable chair

Last change to sign up and be included in our membership booklet – Click for Registration Form !
Rosemary DePaola, Membership@northernstarquilters.com

The guild library will be closed at the October meeting.

Still in need of volunteers to assist at the Guild Library. Please help!
Contact Narci Medina, library@northernstarquilters.com

Hope everyone is working on their quilts for our 2019 Anniversary Show!
All Committee Head positions have now been filled – thanks to all who volunteered!

Take a look and participate in NSQG’s 40th Anniversary Ruby Challenge (click for details).  April Russell is waiting to hear from you. She needs to know how much fabric to order – send her a note at Challenge@northernstarquilters.com. 

 September’s lecture and workshop are by Anita Grossman Solomon: Pages from the Make it Simpler Blog, and subsequent Two-Color Pineapple Workshop on Sept.26.

Check out this year’s program schedule to date – Programs-At-A-Glance.

Programs Assistant needed – contact Helen May, programs@northernstarquilters.com

Welcome back! As you may remember, each month a select group of members is asked to provide snacks to add to the hospitality table. Hospitality will provide tea, coffee, and water, as well as plates, napkins, and cutlery. For September, we ask the members whose last names begin with A and B to bring in a snack for the meeting. This represents about 20 members bringing snacks for the group. We would suggest snacks like pre-cut fruit, cake, cookies, cheese and crackers, or vegetables. Thanks so much for planning ahead!
(When you drop off your snack, be sure to pick up your free raffle ticket.)

 Jack’s Chain:  Mary Cannizzaro, our Raffle Coordinator, will be unveiling our exquisite charity quilt for the 2019 Quilt Show at the September Guild Meeting. This year will be a special time since we will be celebrating the Guild’s 40th anniversary.
Also at the September meeting, Mary will be raffling the Table Runner that was exhibited as a model of the charity quilt. Members eligible for this prize are those that worked on the quilt, about 50 members.

Comfort Quilts Winter Schedule at North Salem has started.
All Guild members, novices to experts, are invited to join Comfort Quilts. While making attractive quilts to donate to those needing comfort, you will have the opportunity to work alongside other quilters, get help and even inspiration.

  2020 Show Charity Raffle Quilt:  Pat Julian, the raffle quilt coordinator, will be giving out 120 block kits for the quilt. If you would like to be a part of this project, pick up a kit or two of these log cabin blocks and return them at the October Guild meeting.

Sunshine/Thank You Notes – The Guild always likes to reach out to members with a get-well or sympathy card when it would be welcome and to acknowledge donations and gifts with a letter of thanks.  Please let me know if there is a member in need of a little Sunshine or a note of appreciation.
Anne Chehebar,  Secretary@northernstarquilters.com

Registration – Welcome to our new and returning members! We look forward to seeing you at our September meeting! If you have forgotten to send in your registration, please bring a check for $45 dollars along with the registration form. Print the form here or pick up a form at the registration table. We encourage you to bring a guest to this exciting meeting.

Please remember to wear your name tag!
Rosemary DePaola, Membership@northernstarquilters.com

The Guild Library opens at every guild meeting at 6 PM and closes at 6:45 PM.  Members can borrow any three books/magazines/DVD.  Items are borrowed for one month and must be returned at the next guild meeting.

Donations of books, magazines for the May Quilt show will be accepted. Please bring to guild meetings and remember to remove any identifying labels.

Seeking volunteers to assist at the Guild Library. Hoping you can help out!! Let me know and sign up at the library table.
Narci Medina, library@northernstarquilters.com

Quilt Committee volunteers still needed – please contact Daisy Dodge or Debby Warren, quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com

***Members are given one posting per year for personal quilt related offerings-contact news@northernstarquilters.com***

Raffle Prize Winners –
***Glenn Ostrander won the Grand Prize Quilt “Which Way is Up” coordinated by Donna Chambers and quilted by Mary Cannizzaro
***Jean Degl won the First Prize Bernina 350 Sewing Machine donated by Pins and Needles

Charity – $3,000 was awarded to our 2018 Charity, Emergency Shelter Partnership, a not-for-profit organization that provides short-term emergency shelter and food for those in need of a safe and warm haven during the coldest five months of winter. This donation was made possible thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets and to sponsoring member Linda Stern.

2020 Charity Quilt – Thanks to all who brought blue and yellow fabrics for Pat Julian, our Raffle Quilt Coordinator for the 2020 show quilt.

Comfort Quilts – Thanks to all who took a Comfort Quilt Kit to work on during the summer, your efforts are appreciated.
All are invited to join the Comfort Quilters every Wednesday in their Summer Quarters at Bnai Israel in Armonk.

Happy Quilting to all!
althea s. nolan,  Charitable Activity Chair, charitable@northernstarquilters.com

Thanks to all the members who brought delicious dishes to share in June!
(Someone left an orange-striped ice pack, contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com if you know the owner.)
Happy Summer!

Remember to send in your Registration Form.
Those who sign up before September 1st will be eligible to win a $25 Gift Certificate, good for all Guild programs.

Have fun with your summer reading!

Check out next year’s tentative lineup of programs – Programs-At-A-Glance!

Enjoy the summer!

Section available to members (one notice per year) for posting personal quilt related offerings.